Larry Joe "Bones" Howton

Larry Joe “Bones” Howton, age 74, of Winchester, KY, and formerly of Dawson Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence in Winchester, KY. Mr. Howton was born on September 7, 1947 to Elvie Huie Howton and Bernice O. Davis Howton. He was a 1965 graduate of Dawson Springs High School. After graduation he worked for many years with Pyro Mining Co., and he continued to work with Elk Creek Mines until his retirement. Mrs. Howton was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Life Apostolic Church of Madisonville, KY.



Mr. Howton is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Eli Howton of 53 years marriage; one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Becky Howton and two grandchildren, Ella Howton and Emily Howton all of Winchester, KY; two brothers, Rev. Donnie (Linda) Howton, and Rocky Howton of Dawson Springs, KY; and one sister, Kathy Sue Cotton of Dawson Springs, KY.



Preceding Mr. Howton in death are his parents; four brothers, Jerry Wayne Howton, Rickey Dane Howton, Billy Ray Howton, and Gary Dale Howton; and a twin infant brothers, Randy Kay and Sandy Fay Howton.



Visitation for Larry Joe “Bones” Howton will be Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour at 1:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, KY. Rev. Dustin Lee and Rev. Donnie Howton will officiate the service with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery.



Active Pallbearers include nephews, Chris Howton, Brad Howton, Nick Howton, B.J. Cotton, David Howton and Matt Cotton.



Mr. Howton’s service will be streamed live on Beshear Funeral Home Facebook beginning at 1:00 PM CST on Wednesday, December 8. (To view: “Google” beshearfuneralhomefacebook and select “videos” among the menu options).



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